Very welcoming staff and clean facility…read more My son was first of us starting with the Bully proof program. While he didn't have any bullying issues, the life skills and fundamentals that are also taught with the class have been great! They also incorporate fun activities that keep the young ones engaged. So much so it lead me to join (with some encouragement from my son) I have no prior martial arts background and I'm not getting any younger. However with how the classes are structured I quickly found that to became a moot point. 3 months in and we are both enjoying our classes and even a little competitive fun at home. Just try it.

Fantastic instructors that are welcoming and professional! The facility is clean and well…read moremaintained, I highly recommend stopping by!

I get to go to this YMCA for free whenever I stay at the Hilton Garden Inn nearby. Since my hotel…read moreonly has a really small gym with crappy equipment, this is a GREAT place for a workout instead. There is an indoor track, tons of ellipticals and treadmills, great weight area and mat area for stretching. I love working out at this gym! I always forget to bring a lock so I carry everything in my jacket and put it on the side when I go running. Nobody has ever told me to put my jacket somewhere else. Only compaint is that all the TVs are like stuck on Fox News. Blegh. Where's the CNN?

This place is great. Always clean and has a friendly staff. The pools are nice and well lit and…read morenever seem too crowded. There is a ton of workout equipment and a nice well stocked weight room. There are also quite a few classes that I enjoy.

Kathy is a great trainer. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the workout…read more Intense but fun!

From the owner: 9Round is a fitness studio in Appleton offering the most effective 30-minute circuit training…read moreworkout designed for all fitness levels. Get stronger, physically and mentally, with our trainer-led sessions that combine strength training, functional fitness, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with real kickboxing techniques to deliver serious results. With no class times, you can drop in on your schedule and get the benefits of fitness classes without the wait. Burn up to 500 calories, boost endurance, and track your progress with our heart rate training system. Your first workout is FREE--join us at the gym and experience the 9Round difference!

Currently committing fraud against family :D…read more Saying our payment for the contract extends month longer than stated on the contract Refuses to let us see said contract on their end Demands we are wrong and says to just pay Refuses to make further contact or make an appointment to speak with us in person or on the phone Blocks our number Oh, and about the school itself (A McDojo): Forces family into a contract that you must pay even if you decide martial arts isn't your thing anymore. Favoritizes certain students based on wealth or popularity Instructors are typically black belts who are only 3 degrees or under, and staff previously taught a student (me) who was a higher belt than them, could not teach anything new, and cant trick. Staff are rude and power tripping, despite being less of a belt rank than a student (me). Staff threatens students (Family) by lashing out during sparring class, when an opposing student is knocked down and mildly injured, but crying. Context: They slipped and fell. Teachers do not know the material or curriculum they are supposed to teach. Instructors bribe students and family during ticket events, saying to give a 5-star review on their website for a chance to gain a prize. Staff are unproductive in the office, and learn a curriculum during the class they "teach" Instructors fail to learn any trick above slightly advanced, trying to teach students how to backflip despite not being able to do one themselves, and not knowing how to teach them to do one. The highest trick they know is an Ariel, and almost all of them can't do or teach a 540 kick. Attempts to peer pressure you into a separate program where YOU pay money for YOUR KIDS to teach and learn to teach in class. Another program is a DEMO TEAM that DOES NOT do any demos or competitions. Another offer is to pay money to advance a student to the next rank immediately, WITHOUT learning the skills needed later on. Refuses to admit any students into WSKL (Wisconsin Sport Karate League) Tournaments. However, you do not need approval to enter, just a dojo name. Refuses to expose students to the martial arts world, or advertise WSKL tournament to grow student skills. Uses Outdated curriculum for tricking, with videos from 15 to 20 years ago. Student discipline is low, and instructor YELL at STUDENTS who are black belts despite not teaching any sort of discipline or good form. DO NOT go here, especially if you want to progress in martial arts.

After multiple lies from the owner Shane and the head instructor about getting my money back or…read morehaving the overpaid amount transfer over to the following months until the credit ran out after my son received a grant I never received the overpaid amount back and the overpaid fees were never transferred to the following months as credit. I was told well that's the amount that you were paying before and I'm glad that we caught he the problem now so that it could be fixed. Mind you the owner requested bank statements of the over paid amounts that I did provide. Also I was promised that my account would be closed and that additional money wouldn't be taken out and promised a written form stating this that I never received and the promise of closing my account never happened either. This place is full of drama on top of the lies that I was told over the years. I would never recommend this place. This is the worst company ever

I was impressed with how well even the younger black belts worked with kids. The facility is well…read moremaintained. The staff are friendly. No complaints.

My son went through this training back in the early 2000's. Now my grandson is doing the same…read more The energy, compassion, encouragement and professionalism is just as present now as it was almost 20 years ago. The Black Belts that lead my grandson's classes are just amazing. I would recommend The Academy to everyone. Has worked better than meds and counseling for my family.